Inactivity doesn’t lead to childhood obesity

LONDON – Obesity may lead to inactivity, but inactivity does not lead to obesity, says a new study.

A new report from the EarlyBird Diabetes Study suggests that physical activity has little, if any, role to play in the obesity epidemic among children.
Obesity is the key factor behind diabetes, heart disease and some forms … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Inactivity doesn’t lead to childhood obesity.

World’s fattest man dies weighing 61 stone

LONDON – David Hone, the world’s fattest man, has died of a heart attack.

David, 48, weighing 61 stone, ate himself into the grave despite desperate efforts to get him to slim.

“This man was huge. But he was a good-natured, decent man,” the Sun quoted an NHS source as saying.

The source added: “Medical staff …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : World’s fattest man dies weighing 61 stone.

Fish oil ‘can slash breast cancer risk by a third’

LONDON – Taking fish oil regularly can reduce the risk of breast cancer, a new study have found.

The research revealed that postmenopausal women who took the supplements reduced their risk by a third.

The study involved 35,000 women and took six years to complete, reports the Daily Express.

Fish oils contain high levels of fatty acids that …. Source  : Fish oil ‘can slash breast cancer risk by a third’.

Poll: Professionals working with children say whites have more opportunities than minorities

Poll: Fewer opportunities seen for minority kids

WASHINGTON – Minority children have fewer opportunities than their white peers to gain access to high-quality health care, education, safe neighborhoods and adequate support from the communities where they live, according to a nationwide survey of professionals who work with young people.
Of the professionals surveyed, 59 percent said young … Read more >>>.

To control diabetes, some patients turn to obesity surgery _ even if they’re not fat enough

Diabetics eye obesity surgery to tame blood sugar
LOS ANGELES – Some obese patients reversed their diabetes soon after weight loss surgery.
Now doctors are testing whether the operation helps diabetics who are merely overweight or a tad obese control their blood sugar.
The Cleveland Clinic is recruiting 150 overweight and obese diabetics. Some will have … Read more >>>.

Rat menace may affect tourism in Hong Kong

HONG KONG – Rat attacks are becoming worse and worse in Hong Kong, which officials say might have an impact on the territory’s image as a tourist haven.

“I think reports of rats biting people are of concern. I am no rodent expert, and I do not know about the behaviour of rats. But as a … Original source on Gaea Times at : Rat menace may affect tourism in Hong Kong.

Semenya’s coach says 800m champ will make Europe comeback, won’t compete at world juniors

Coach: Semenya targeting European return
JOHANNESBURG – Caster Semenya will make her comeback at a European meet but is not fit enough to compete at the world junior championships in Canada, the 800-meter world champion’s coach said Wednesday.

Michael Seme said the 19-year-old South African is looking to run in “one or two” meets in Europe before … Read more >>.

Hindus commend Washington DC Council for saying no to yoga tax

NEVADA – Hindus have thanked Council of the District of Columbia (CDC) for reportedly not imposing tax on yoga.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who strongly criticized the attempts to regulate yoga in the recent past by various states in USA, has applauded CDC for reportedly rejecting the idea of yoga tax.

Zed, who is President of Universal …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Hindus commend Washington DC Council for saying no to yoga tax.

Man behind the phrase ‘ageism’ dies at 83

LONDON – Dr. Robert Butler, who coined the word “ageism,” has died in New York City at 83.

Dr Butler’s daughter Christine said that he died of leukemia at Mount Sinai Medical Center, reports the Telegraph.

A gerontologist and psychiatrist, he was the founding director of the National Institute on Aging, one …. Original source  : Man behind the phrase ‘ageism’ dies at 83.

Cocoa flavanols could benefit cardiovascular patients

WASHINGTON – Cocoa flavanols may be an important part of a healthy diet for people with cardiovascular disease, according to new research.

Poor blood vessel function is recognized as an early stage in the development process of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including coronary artery disease.

Daily cocoa flavanol consumption more than doubled the number of circulating angiogenic cells … Original article on : Cocoa flavanols could benefit cardiovascular patients.